Noise pollution can create sizable disturbances to animal habitats. It is often tied to light pollution for how it arises from similar sources, including highways, airports, and loud sporting events or concerts, as well as from construction projects, railroads, and more. For humans, noise pollution is probably slightly more of a concern than light pollution, leading to a decreased standard of life thanks to the ability of noise to prevent sleep, distract from work, and bring about hearing loss. For animals, noise and light pollution combine as factors that have limited possible habitat options.
